JEFF HELPS COMPANIES DESIGN AND MAINTAIN THEIR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS TO MEET THEIR EMPLOYMENT NEEDS AND MINIMIZE LITIGATION RISK.

Jeff focuses his practice on employee benefits, with an emphasis on retirement plans and executive compensation. Jeff advises employers of all types, including public and private companies, nonprofit organizations, and government entities, on issues arising in the design, operation and termination of qualified plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, and equity compensation programs. Also a certified public accountant (licensed in Florida), Jeff brings an understanding of the financial accounting aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation to his law practice.

Jeff also regularly advises employers and fiduciaries regarding their fiduciary obligations under ERISA, including the prudent management of plan assets and issues involving prohibited transactions. In addition, Jeff works with employers, shareholders, lenders and trustees regarding the special laws applicable to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), in the context of both the purchase and sale of employer securities and ongoing compliance.

Jeff also provides subject matter expertise on benefits and compensation issues arising in mergers and acquisitions and in tax and ERISA litigation.